ARD Q. How do subsidies affect cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? (600 Words, 25 min)
ARD Q. What do you understand by Integrated farming? Discuss the role of it in sustaining agricultural production. (600 Words, 25 min)
ARD Q. What do you understand by crop diversification? Discuss its need, Importance and Challenges. (600 Words, 25 min)
ARD Q. What do you understand by the term dryland farming? Discuss the significance and measures to enhance dryland farming regions (600 words, 25 Min)
ARD Q. What do you understand by Precision farming? Discuss the importance of use of ICT in Agriculture. (600 words, 25 Min)
ESI Q. What is ‘inclusive growth’? Has India been experiencing such a growth process? Discuss importance, Challenges and Initiatives in this regard. (600 words, 25 Min)
ESI Q. What do you understand by Green Growth, discuss the Importance, challenges and Recent Initiatives. (600 Words, 25 Min)
ARD Q. What is crop diversification? Discuss the issues with current cropping pattern in India and how crop diversification will lead to sustainable agriculture? (600 Words)
Descriptive Practice Questions for NABARD Grade A 2023 - List - I/IV
Q. Discuss the role of technology in improving agricultural productivity and rural development.
Q. Explain the concept of Blue Economy and its potential and challenges in India.
Q. Evaluate the effectiveness of the Swachh Bharat Mission Garmin in achieving the goal of clean India.
Q. Analyze the potential of renewable energy sources in meeting India's energy needs.
Q. Explain the concept of circular economy and its relevance for sustainable development.
Q. Discuss the challenges faced by India's education system and suggest reforms to address them.
Q. Discuss the challenges faced by India's healthcare sector and suggest measures to improve its performance.
Q. Discuss the challenges faced by India's agriculture sector and suggest reforms to address them.
Q. Evaluate the impact of the National Rural Livelihood Mission on poverty reduction in India.
Q. Discuss the Importance and challenges faced by India's water sector and suggest measures to address them.
Q. Evaluate the impact of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana on agricultural productivity in India.
Q. Discuss the potential of agroforestry for sustainable agriculture and rural development.
Q. Analyze the impact of climate change on Indian agriculture and suggest measures for adaptation and mitigation.
Q. Discuss the role of self-help groups (SHGs) in promoting rural entrepreneurship and women's empowerment.
Q. Analyze the impact of e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) on farmers' income and market access.
Q. Discuss the challenges faced by India's dairy sector and suggest measures for improving its performance.
Q. Evaluate the potential of organic farming for sustainable agriculture and rural development.
Q. Analyze the impact of land fragmentation on Indian agriculture and suggest measures for consolidation and modernization.
Q. Discuss the potential of rural tourism for promoting rural development and employment generation.
Q. Evaluate the effectiveness of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in reducing rural poverty and providing employment opportunities.
Q. Discuss the challenges faced by Indian fisheries and aquaculture sector and suggest measures for improving their performance.
Q. Analyze the impact of soil degradation on Indian agriculture and suggest measures for soil conservation and fertility improvement.
Q. Discuss the potential of agribusiness for rural entrepreneurship and value addition in agriculture.
Q. Evaluate the effectiveness of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana in improving irrigation facilities and water use efficiency.
Descriptive Practice Questions for ESI and ARD - NABARD 2023 Based on Latest News - October - Feb 2023 Part - II/IV
Q. Local community participation is key to achieve SDG objectives. In this context, examine the challenges in localization of SDG in India and suggest suitable measures to make SDGs a democratic exercise.
Q. Despite government efforts, women are being under represented in STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). By explaining the challenges, suggest some innovative solutions for achieving gender parity in STEM.
Q. Precision farming has the potential to fulfil the food security of growing population with less exploitation of natural resources. Discuss.
Q. Highlight the impact of Single use plastics on environment. To what extent the ban on single use plastic is an effective measure? Analyze.
Q. By highlighting the major objectives of POSHAN Abhiyan, Critically examine its role in achieving India's nutritional security.
Q. Explain in brief about India's updated Nationally Determined Contribution to combat climate change. Also analyze the key challenges in achieving those targets.
Q. Discuss the key objectives of PM Shri Scheme and it's significance in improving quality of education in India.
Q. Examine the features of New Education Policy, 2020 (NEP, 2020), also discuss the challenges in Implementation.
Q. Explain about El Nino and La Nina phenomenon and it's impact on Indian monsoon.
Q. Food fortification is a cost-effective and complementary strategy to address India’s malnutrition burden. Discuss the Importance and Challenges associated with it.
Q. Despite significant growth in digital economy, there exists a grave digital divide in India. Discuss
Q. Identify the major drivers that are contributing to soil degradation. Also, discuss about India's soil conservation strategy.
Q. What is the importance of protecting groundwater? Also examine the opportunities and challenges of groundwater management in India.
Q. Examine the effectiveness of National food security Act ,2013 in achieving food security in India
Q. In the advent of Digital era, Big tech companies disrupt free and fair practice in the market. In this context, analyze the role of Competition Commission of India and suggest measures to ensure level playing field for all players.
Q. What are Multi state cooperatives? Discuss the key changes proposed in Multi state cooperatives amendment bill 2022
Q. Examine the rationale behind introduction of Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) in India. Also highlight its key features.
Q. Discuss the significance of Millets to both farmers and consumers. Also examine the challenges in production and Promotion of Millets in India.
Q. India has immense potential of green hydrogen production. In this context, discuss the objective and importance of National Green Hydrogen Mission
Q. By highlighting the major objectives of Financial Inclusion, assess the role of microfinancing in fostering those objectives.
Q. Examine the role of Self Help Group in achieving the objectives of financial inclusion in India.
Q. Highlight the various measures announced in recent budget related to agriculture sector. How far these measures aid in promotion of natural farming in India?
Q. What are Primary Agricultural Credit Societies? By highlighting the issue in their functioning, discuss the recent measures taken by the government in this regard.